Brahms had already announced his ?retirement' from composition when in the spring of 1894 he played chamber music with the cellist Robert Hausmann and the clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld. This encounter apparently renewed his enthusiasm for Mühlfeld's much admired playing and inspired him to write two clarinet sonatas in the summer of the same year. It remains unclear when exactly Brahms drafted viola parts to his two sonatas. In any case the viola and clarinet versions of the works were first published by Simrock at the same time in 1895. Today there is no doubt about Brahms' authorship of the viola parts. They include important differences from the clarinet original in order to do justice to this string instrument.An important part of this edition is the extensive preface. Firstly it informs about the sonatas' origins, their compositional process, pre-publication performances, their publication history as well as early reception. Truly remarkable is the unique Performance Practice Commentary. Here the editors start from the premise that already a few decades after Brahms' death, a widening gulf developed between the composer's expectations and the performance practices of the early 20th century. On the basis of manifold sources which include memoirs by pupils and chamber music partners, treatises and essays, early instructive editions and historical recordings, the editors deal with key issues in understanding Brahms' notation. By a section-by-section analysis of rhythm and timing, dynamics and accentuation, dots and strokes, slurring and non legato, piano pedalling and overholding, piano arpeggiation and dislocation, string instrument fingering, string instrument harmonics and vibrato, the editors provide an indispensable assistance for a historically informed interpretation of the works.At the same time, the edition offers an exciting and often surprising insight into musical interpretation of the German Romantic Era in general.- A pioneering Urtext edition- With an unmarked Urtext part- With a second part including fingering and bowing based on the practices of contemporaries of Brahms- With an extensive Performance Practice Commentary- For further information on Romantic performance practice we recommend the text booklet: 'Performance Practices in Johannes Brahms' Chamber Music?, BA 9600 / Alto Et Piano

Par HUWS JONES EDWARD. These nine jazzy pieces have been specially written to help students work through technical difficulties with position changes in a fun and exciting way. Not only are they an excellent way to learn, there perfect for end of term concerts too. / Methods & Tutors / Etude / Alto et Piano

Par WEDGWOOD PAM / LUMSDEN C.. If you thought dinosaurs were creatures of the past, you'd better think again! Velociraptors, Iguanadons and pterodactyls are brought back to life in Jurassic Blue, a colourful collection of pieces with a jazzy twist. Following on from Jackaroo this book begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second, third and fourth fingers. Each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. There's also the chance to create you own dinosaurs too, inspired by Drew Hillier's wacky illustrations, plus pictures to colour in. With Pam Wedgwood's lively accompaniments and the addition of words, you can even sing along to Triceratops Rocks! / Niveau : Débutant / Date parution : 2002-11-13/ Recueil / Alto et Piano

An assortment of 19 fun pieces to pick and mix - from easy classics to great new pieces, this collection covers it all.All Sorts is designed to fit the technique and capabilities of the young player, with easy-to play Piano accompaniments for the teacher. / Alto Et Piano